James Leading the Way

LaMichael James is a game changer that has blazing speed.  It only took James seven games to reach the 1,000 yard mark this season.  He leads the nation with over 166 yards again and he averages about fourteen of his teams points a game.  The Oregon running back is also second in the nation in total yards a game.  James has 17 rushing touchdowns this season and there is no signs of him slowing up or deteriorating.  James is still my favorite to win the award because of Oregon State's position.  I think that James is worthy of the award because he had worked hard to get back to his form due to him missing the first game of the year.  If James doesn't win the award, I will be really shocked.

Cameron Newton has made a lot of buzz this passed week with the alleagations against him.  This puts a hold on his Heisman hopes in my eyes. If Newton is judged solely on what happens on the field and not the allegations that are shadowing him off of it, he could potentially win.  Newton did pass for a career-best 317 passing yards and four touchdowns at halftime. He also ran for a touchdown.  Keep this in mind though, Newton has to go up against the Crimson Tide defense potentially two more times.  The two teams have no met yet this year and the Tide might be able to expose Newton for what he really is.  If Newton can do good againt Bama, then he would have a shot at winning.